#CorkLovesMusic live music & discussion event to take place in February

#CorkLovesMusic is a new showcase and discussion series in partnership with First Music Contact, with the first happening on February 22nd in Coughlan’s in Douglas Street, with more to follow throughout the year.

Entry is free on Eventbrite.

Speaking at the opening event at Coughlan’s at 8pm will be:
– Ian Ring (music producer, Young Wonder/aboveDat)
– Joe Kelly (venue operator/promoter; Live at St. Luke’s/The Good Room)
– Angela Dorgan (FMC CEO; Hard Working Class Heroes/Music from Ireland)
– Ellie O’Byrne (arts journalist; Irish Examiner)
Later than night at Coughlan’s, there’s live music.

– Sillk (Cork noir-pop/folk)
– The Sunshine Factory (Cork psych/shoegaze)
– Ghostking (Cork “post-mortem”)

On the afternoon of the 22^nd, UCC Students’ Union presents one-on-one music clinics with Angela Dorgan, CEO of First Music Contact. Open to the public, application by email: [email protected]

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